Get ready for Pokémon Day! Every year, Pokémon fans eagerly anticipate February and the excitement of Pokémon Day. This celebration is a perfect opportunity to revel in all things Pokémon, and traditionally features a massive Pokémon Presents showcase packed with thrilling news.
When is Pokémon Presents 2025?
While The Pokémon Company hasn't officially announced the date, Pokémon Presents typically coincides with Pokémon Day, celebrated annually on February 27th. Data mining from Pokémon GO strongly suggests a February 27th Pokémon Presents this year. The precise time remains undisclosed, but a recording of the live stream will likely be available afterward for those who miss the premiere.
What Pokémon Fans Hope to See at Pokémon Presents 2025
The February Pokémon Presents is historically a major event for Pokémon news. Last year's showcase unveiled Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon TCG Pocket. This year, fans have high expectations. Here's a wish list, ranked from most to least likely:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release Date
Above all, fans yearn for confirmation of the next main series game's release date. Following the initial announcement and hype, updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been scarce, leading to speculation about its release. With a projected 2025 launch, Pokémon Presents would be ideal for revealing a concrete date. Confirmation of whether the game will launch on the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 or remain on the original Switch is also highly anticipated.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Big Update
Trading is the next significant addition to Pokémon TCG Pocket. Ideally, trading will be implemented before Pokémon Presents, as developers previously indicated a January 2025 launch. If this timeline holds, mobile app enthusiasts will be primed for the next major update.
Developer Dena has hinted at substantial upcoming additions, and Pokémon Presents would be the perfect platform to generate further excitement and reveal what's next. Fans hope for a new Booster Pack set, but "other new features in development" suggest something even more significant.
Updates on Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, and More
Pokémon Presents will undoubtedly feature updates on various mobile and live-service games within the broader Pokémon universe. However, specific fan expectations for these games are less defined.
Pokémon GO faced challenges in 2024, and many desire significant improvements – though this is not considered highly probable in the near future. Fixes for the unpopular new avatars or the restoration of accessibility features would be welcomed, but fans aren't holding their breath.
Regarding Pokémon Sleep, the game's transition to Pokémon Works has caused player anxiety. Last year brought news of new Legendary Pokémon arriving in Sleep, and fans hope for similarly exciting announcements this year.
For all these live-service games, new information is almost certain during Pokémon Presents, but the specifics remain unknown.
Pokémon Gen 10 News
Many believe Gen 10 will arrive in 2026, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Pokémon games. This places a Gen 10 game just over a year away. A first look isn't impossible, considering the timing of previous announcements.
However, The Pokémon Company might prioritize maintaining hype for Legends: Z-A. They may not be ready to reveal what's next, even if development is underway. Still, with limited news about upcoming main-series games in the traditional format, hearing something about Gen 10 at Pokémon Presents is a possibility.
Unova Region Pokémon Remakes
Rumors of Unova remakes persist, and fans hope for their realization this year. Pokémon GO's Unova region celebration this year with the Unova Tour further fuels this anticipation, as it aligns with the pattern of previous remakes.
Considering Pokémon Legends: Z-A's revisiting of a past region, this would be an intriguing move by The Pokémon Company. However, the precedent for Legends-style games is limited, meaning anything is possible, including a Unova remake announcement in 2025.
These are the most anticipated announcements fans hope to see during Pokémon Presents 2025.
